I am back in 🇱🇧 amidst major regional changes. Grateful to @DGSGLB MajGen Choucair @TarekMitri & @HaneenSayed_LB, who play a critical role in supporting voluntary returns to Syria. @Refugees is committed to helping families realize returns plans & build a better future.

The humanitarian funding crisis is putting refugee education at risk. In 2024, the #DAFI programme saw a notable drop in enrollment, only the second decrease in its 30+ year history. Demand remains high. We can’t let funding shortfalls steal futures.

Brutal year for the millions who depend on us & partners. We’ve massively cut costs to protect services for those who need them most. But we can’t offset funding cuts this deep. 11.6M people may lose support in 2025. Please help us save lives.

Imagine fleeing with nothing. Imagine waiting for help that never comes because the funds aren’t there. In 2024, flexible funding from our top donors meant protection, shelter and life-saving aid reaching people fast — when they needed it most. 🔗

Now this was a treat - meeting @WenyenGabriel at #crcp2025. In addition to being a phenomenal basketball player, he has shown what’s possible when refugees find safety to rebuild their lives through resettlement, enriching their welcoming communities in so many ways.

As global attention often drifts from refugee needs, Spain’s support and commitment to shared values - protection, sustainable solutions, innovation - offer a key counterpoint. A meaningful exchange today with close partners toward deeper collaboration.

RT @FilippoGrandi: Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. I am spending it in Syria with some of the 600,000 people who have returned from neighbouri….

Staying, delivering and standing with refugees every step of the way. This is what solidarity looks like. Are you with us?. #WorldRefugeeDay.

Behind every number is a life. Behind every result, a choice to stand firm, adapt and deliver. Amidst global uncertainty, UNHCR and partners' life-saving work continued in 2024. Our annual Global Report shows what we achieved together. 🔗

What does “urgent” look like on the ground?. At UNHCR, the needs and responses are tailored to each context, but always guided by one question: what must be done first. This is how we cut through complexity to act faster. Global Humanitarian Overview:

People forced to flee has almost doubled in the last decade, with 122 million displaced worldwide. Behind the numbers: war, exile and shrinking aid. It’s time to invest in real solutions. UNHCR’s #GlobalTrends report:

So much alignment in our first strategic dialogue with the State of Kuwait 🇰🇼 — strengthening a partnership already bringing hope & urgent support to those most in need. Amid growing geopolitical challenges, our shared commitment to protecting people forced to flee remains firm.

Violence in eastern DR Congo 🇨🇩 is uprooting so many families. Since January, more people have fled than in all of 2024 and it’s only May. Host communities are stepping up, but they are under enormous pressure. Families are paying price in this bloody conflict, which must 🛑

Historic moment today. UNHCR held its first strategic dialogue with the State of Qatar 🇶🇦. Appreciated Qatari government partners and humanitarian entities all at the table — sharing our commitment to deepen this important strategic partnership for those forced to flee.

Deeply inspired by Norway’s humanitarian tradition. Today, we reaffirmed shared priorities: protecting the most vulnerable & finding lasting solutions. 🇳🇴 remains a committed partner — defending humanitarian law & human dignity, universal principles too often under threat.

Hope takes shape through action. We saw that today. Thanks to @MastercardFdn and @reetaroymcf, a $300M partnership with UNHCR will open doors for displaced youth across Africa – unlocking education and dignified work. #AFD2025.

No visit to Tokyo would be complete without an address to the Parliamentary League for UNHCR, masterfully led by @ichiroaisawa - this committee has deep understanding of the challenges we humanitarians face today & the solutions possible even in today’s troubled world. Arigatō

Deeply grateful for the meaningful dialogue with @MofaJapan_en and our trusted partnership with @jica_direct_en. 🇯🇵. At a time of urgent global needs, Japan’s leadership to the humanitarian-development-peace nexus is more important than ever. Thank you for standing #WithRefugees.

Wrapped up engaging meetings in Japan with leaders from Keidanren, Fast Retailing, Fujitsu & more. 🙌. Their strong commitment to ethical, sustainable support for displaced communities is inspiring. Business can lead lasting impact.🌏 . #WithRefugees #HDPNexus #UNHCR #UNIQLO 🇯🇵🤝

RT @FilippoGrandi: May you rest in peace, Pope Francis. You stood up and spoke out — relentlessly — for the poor, the persecuted, the vict….